Full-time freelance writer based in Glasgow, Scotland… author of 17 books, three of which are in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Permanent Collection… former news editor at TeamRock.com… former band manager, drummer and keyboardist… TV and radio presenter… real ale fan.
Martin Kielty
Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Video Hits One Billion YouTube Views
The 1975 clip is only one from before the ‘90s to pass milestone - with a third of views coming since the release of Freddie Mercury biopic.
Watch Trailer for Foreigner’s ‘Double Vision: Then and Now’ Movie
Four-minute teaser shows both generations of the band working together ahead of TV premiere tonight.
Starship’s Mickey Thomas Stands Up for ‘We Built This City’
He responds to new negative comments from Grace Slick over supposed worst song of the ‘80s.
Bruce Springsteen’s Emmy Nod Puts the Coveted ‘EGOT’ Within Reach
Boss edges toward sweeping board with Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
Lead Actor Named for Elvis Presley Biopic
‘The Dead Don’t Die’ and ‘Once Upon at Time in Hollywood’ star Austin Butler will appear alongside Tom Hanks.
All Four Beatles Were Originally to Appear in ‘Yesterday’
Writer Richard Curtis reveals how Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Star would have been seen in fantasy movie.
‘Yesterday’ Gives Beatles Chart Boost
Himesh Patel’s version of title track sells twice as many downloads as the original, with five songs in Hot Rock Songs list.
50 Years Ago: A Baby Elephant Brings British TV to a Standstill
The 1969 moment when Lulu makes a mess on children’s show ‘Blue Peter’ is funny for more than one reason.
‘Yesterday’ Beats Expectations in Opening Weekend
Beatles-themed movie takes $17 million and lands third position, despite early predictions of $10 million.
Dr. John Completed Final Album Before He Died
Colleagues say he knew LP would be his last as he struggled with frail health to finish it.
Elton John’s ‘Rocketman’ Passes $100 Million Box Office Mark
‘Rocketman’ studio releases “Your Song” live clip as movie tops $100 million worldwide and enters Top 10 of music biopics.
Watch Trailer for New INXS Documentary ‘Mystify’
Michael Hutchence movie arrives in theaters in July.